Woodturning videos make it easy to learn how to turn wood like a pro

The best way to learn how to use a wood lathe and woodturning is by watching our wood turning tip videos. You have non-stop access as a member to instructional woodturning video content, shot and produced by professional woodturners. Seeing the woodturning work before your very eyes will help you get up to speed. Whether you’d like to turn bowls, pens or scoops we can help you understand how to tackle these woodturning projects with in-depth lathe tips. Interested in learning more about turning tools and a lathe? Our woodturning videos teach you about these wood turning tools and help you tackle specific tasks. Woodturning can be very addicting so get ready to turn!

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George Vondriska puts a piece of wet walnut onto the lathe to demonstrate the benefits of using a bowl gouge to hollow out the interior of a bowl instead of a chisel. Using a GoPro, we give you a close-up look at George’s technique so that you can fully understand how to utilize a bowl

Turning a lidded box is a great lathe project. They make great gifts and are easy to create using basic turning skills. This woodworking class provides tips for hollowing the narrow, deep interior, creating decorative chatter on the lid and using a specialty chuck for the entire turning process. Look for a chuck on which

There are some distinct advantages to turning green wood instead of dry wood, especially for bowls. Although working with green wood can make the cutting process easier, there are some downsides you need to know about. Watch to see if green wood turning is right for you. Related Videos: Drying Wood In A Microwave Chemically

Wood lathes don’t require too much maintenance, but to keep your cuts going smoothly you should give the tool rest some TLC every once in a while. It’s easy to do, and will make your lathe work go much better. Related Video: Wood Lathe: Protect Your Lathe Tool Rest

IT’S LIKE HAVING A WOODTURNING EXPERT IN THE SHOP WITH YOU

Watch our woodturning videos right in your shop to develop your lathe skills and become one with your chisels. We give you the ability to stream videos on any mobile device, you can watch videos that give you tips on lathe use and other woodworking tips and techniques. It’s like having master woodworker George Vondriska in your shop right by your side!

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George Vondriska teaches you about the benefits of using a Modern Longworth Chuck System to finish the bottom of a bowl that you are turning on a woodworking lathe. The jaws help to better grip the bowl with a snug fit so that you can more easily craft the bottom of the bowl and get

Making pens and pencils on the lathe is a lot of fun and easy once you know a few of the woodworking tricks. George Vondriska provides you with a complete shopping list of what you’ll need to turn slimline (7 mm) pens and pencils, and takes you through what you need to know to turn

Adding antler accents to a project – in this case, a lidded box – can be a nice feature. Watch as George Vondriska turns a piece of antler on his lathe to create a button for the lid of an oak box. He secures the antler to the oak with cyanoacrylate glue. Follow along and

George Vondriska teaches you how to use CA glue to salvage any turning project that has a rotted or punky patch. He demonstrates this simple woodworking tip on a piece of spalted maple that he’s turning into a bowl. By applying multiple coats of medium viscosity CA glue while the piece is on the lathe,